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Friendship Hill National Historic Site

National Historic Site · PA

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.

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Current Alerts (2)

Information

Hours Changing

The Visitor Center at Friendship Hill National Historic Site is now open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM! The grounds and trails remain open sunrise to sunset. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 724-329-2501 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/frhi

Caution

Photo Season

Just a reminder as the weather is starting to get nice, and people are thinking about where to take graduation, wedding, prom or formal, pregnancy, birthday, and any other type of photography or filming! We do have rules and regulations on what is or is not allowed and whether or not you need a permit. Violations may be ticketed. Please check our website under Plan Your Visit, Permits and Reservations!!! https://www.nps.gov/frhi/planyourvisit/permits.htm

Entrance Fees

This park is fee-free.

Upcoming Events

Whiskey Rebellion Festival

Sep 5, 2026

Whiskey Rebellion Festival

Sep 6, 2026

Things to Do

Friendship Hill Junior Ranger

The Friendship Hill Junior Ranger program is completed on-site and includes different levels of activities for children age 6-12

Friendship Hill Senior Ranger

The Friendship Hill Senior Ranger Program is completed on-site and includes different levels of activities for visitors ages 13 and up, including adults!

Hiking at Friendship Hill

Friendship Hill National Historic Site has ten miles of hiking trails to explore. You can walk to Gallatin House on the knoll and back in 15 minutes, or hike for hours through woods and meadows.

Tour the Gallatin House and Historic Knoll

The rooms of the home from the Gallatin era contain exhibits and some furnishings relating to the period of Gallatin's life when each addition was built. A self-guided tour of the grounds and interior of the Gallatin House on your own or with a cell phone guide. The tour can be accessed using your mobile device or any phone.

Visitor Centers

  • Gallatin House

Source: National Park Service.

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