Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Friendship Hill National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in Pennsylvania.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

• Friendship Hill Junior Ranger (1 to 3 Hours): 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 (2 to 4 Hours): 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 (30 to 300 Minutes): 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 (15 to 75 Minutes): 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

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset. The Park Grounds and Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, all year. Please note: While the park is open Sunrise to Sunset - the Gallatin House Visitor Center may be closed. If open, the house will be open 9 AM to 5 PM.

Getting there

Friendship Hill NHS is located on PA 166 three miles north of Point Marion, Pennsylvania. We are 27 miles and about 35 minutes from our sister site Fort Necessity National Battlefield.

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

• Gallatin House: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The Gallatin House is open 9 AM to 5 PM when it is open. Check our website for the most up to date information about hours. Friendship Hill National Historic Site will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day every year.

Weather

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 121 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: Friendship Hill National Historic Site (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.