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Friendship Hill National Historic Site A young boy runs between colorful banners hung on the east porches of Friendship Hill during FestiFall
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Who was Albert Gallatin?

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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Things to Do

Friendship Hill offers activities for the history buff and the outdoor enthusiast.
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FestiFall

Each Year the Friendship Hill Association holds FestiFall, a celebration of the life and times of Albert Gallatin. Come out and enjoy historic crafts, food, and fun.


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My National Parks

The national parks belong to you. We need your help to keep them in great shape. See how citizens are caring for the Friendship Hill National Historic Site and the other parks in western Pennsylvania.
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Arlington House Furniture

Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Virginia is undergoing restoration. Museum items and furnishings, including personal items and books are displayed at the Gallatin house at Friendship Hill while the work is progressing.
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Friendship Hill NHS
1 Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437

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Phone

Headquarters (Fort Necessity)
(724) 329-5512

Friendship Hill Visitor Center
(724) 725-9190

Fax

(724) 725-1999

Climate

In summer it is generally warm, often humid with cool mornings and evenings. In winter it is generally cold with snow possible from November through April. Layered clothing is recommended.

Park Physical Address:
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
223 New Geneva Road
Point Marion, PA 15474 
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Albert Gallatin

Did You Know?
Although Albert Gallatin was an ardent abolitionist, he did buy a slave in Virginia by the name of Charlotte Smith. As he was negotiating her purchase, he was also working with a lawyer on the legal act of manumission to change her slavery to an indenture.
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Last Updated: September 20, 2011 at 09:14 MST

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