Friendship Hill National Historic Site


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.

Friendship Hill NHS is located on PA 166 three miles north of Point Marion, Pennsylvania.

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits

  • Wars and Conflicts
  • War of 1812
  • Trails

Gallatin House in Winter

Gallatin House - Stone House and South Wing in snow with blue sky

The Gallatin House is open weekends in the winter months.

Gallatin House - Stone House and well

Gallatin house

Friendship Hill was the country home of Albert Gallatin