Field Trip Program
Self-guided Field Trip
Statue of Albert Gallatin surveying
National Park Service
Description
Visiting Friendship Hill is a great way for your students to learn history and about the natural world. Your class may participate in the following activities while visiting the park:
- View the introductory video
- Tour the Gallatin mansion
- Read the exhibits in the visitor center
- Tour the grounds including the gazebo overlooking the Monongahela River and Sophia's grave
- Eat at the picnic area
The park also has extensive hiking trails with woods a meadow for studying nature.
Although reservations are not required it is helpful to know when a group is expected. Please consider calling to let us know your plans.
Contact
Park Ranger Kitty Seifert
724-725-9190
Details
- Grade Levels:
- Kindergarten-College Undergraduate Level
- Subject:
- Commerce and Industry, Economics, Government, International Relations, War of 1812, Westward Expansion
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Parks
Lesson Plans
- Albert Gallatin for Homeschool and Self-guided Groups
- Albert Gallatin: Champion of American Democracy – Unit 1: Background
- Albert Gallatin: Champion of American Democracy – Unit 2: Pre-Visit Activities