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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Arlington House Furniture
Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Virginia is undergoing restoration. Furnishings are displayed at the Gallatin house at Friendship Hill.
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FestiFall
Each year the Friendship Hill Assoc. holds FestiFall, a celebration of the life and times of Albert Gallatin. Enjoy historic crafts, food, and fun.
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Did You Know?
Albert Gallatin served as Secretary of Treasury for twelve years and nine months. Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes (1933 to 1946) is the only person who served in the cabinet longer. Gallatin’s country estate is preserved at Friendship Hill National Historic Site in Pennsylvania. More...