The Gallatin House is open weekends in the winter months.
Photo: NPS Photo/Rene Benson
About
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.
Activities
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum Exhibits
Directions
Friendship Hill NHS is located on PA 166 three miles north of Point Marion, Pennsylvania.
Get directions →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.
News
Apr 16, 2026
Wildflower Presentation and Walk
Saturday, April 25th, join us at Friendship Hill to learn about Spring Wildflowers of Eastern Woodlands: Photos, Facts and Folklore with author Jack Gates and then participate in a two mile walk around the grounds to look for wildflowers on the property.
Apr 1, 2026
Learn more about the White-Tailed Deer Management Plan and Environmental Assessment at Upcoming Public Meeting.
The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to attend a public meeting to learn more about the release of the White-Tailed Deer Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site.