Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Pennsylvania
📘 Park Overview
Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. In that time he reduced the national debt, purchased the Louisiana Territory and funded the Lewis & Clark exploration. Gallatin's accomplishments and contributions are highlighted at Friendship Hill, his restored country estate.
🌤 Weather Information
Weather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is the wettest month. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 50°F to 80°F. July is the warmest month. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 30°F to 70°F. Fall foliage is at its peak around mid-October. Winter: Temperatures range from 15°F to 40°F. January is the coldest month.
🚗 Directions
Friendship Hill NHS is located on PA 166 three miles north of Point Marion, Pennsylvania.
Images
The Gallatin House is open weekends in the winter months.
Credit: NPS Photo/Rene Benson
Friendship Hill was the country home of Albert Gallatin
Credit: NPS Photo / Tom Markwardt
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Apr 22
Patchy rain nearby
High: 81.3°F | Low: 52.1°F
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 9.8 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 2.2
Sunrise: 06:31 AM
Sunset: 08:05 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 54.2°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Apr 23
Patchy rain nearby
High: 69.7°F | Low: 50.4°F
Humidity: 82%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 5.6
Sunrise: 06:30 AM
Sunset: 08:06 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (38%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 55.2°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Apr 24
Moderate rain
High: 74°F | Low: 50.1°F
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 8.9 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 7.1
Sunrise: 06:29 AM
Sunset: 08:07 PM
Moon: First Quarter (49%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 56.4°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Wildflower Talk and Walk
Author of Spring Wildflowers of Eastern Woodlands Jack Gates will be speaking in the Auditorium at Friendship Hill at 1:00 PM. The talk will be followed by a two-mile hike through the park grounds to look for wildflowers.
Anyone who wishes to attend this event should wear appropriate clothing for the weather, bring bug spray, sun block, water and wear appropriate closed-toed shoes. This event will take place rain or shine.
The Visitor Center will be open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, and the grounds are open sunrise to sunset every day.
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Whiskey Rebellion Festival
Join us at Friendship Hill National Historic Site and learn more about Albert Gallatin's role in the 1791-1794 Whiskey Conflict. Citizens and farmers of western Pennsylvania rebelled against the excise tax causing the first national conflict in the new American nation.
We will have vendors and artisans through and around the house. We will also offer food trucks and speakers during the day, and music.
Historic weapons demonstrations of flint lock muskets and 18th century artillery will occur BOTH days at 12 and 2 PM.
Date: Sep 5, 2026 12:00am to Sep 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
223 New Geneva Rd.
Point Marion, PA 15470
🏤 Mailing Address:
c/o Fort Necessity NB
1 Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437
📞 Voice Phone: 724-329-2501
📞 Fax Phone: 724-329-2515
✉️ Email: frhi_interpretation@nps.gov