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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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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Special Exhibit
The Library of Geneva presents "Albert Gallatin, a Genevan at the Heart of the American Dream" at Friendship Hill - July - November, 2012
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Things to Do
Friendship Hill offers activities for the history buff and the outdoor enthusiast.
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Did You Know?
While Albert Gallatin was “content to live and die amongst the Monongahela hills”, his wife Hannah did not care for the country life at Friendship Hill. Gallatin wrote "...my wife's principle occupation...is to count the number of weeks and days which are to elapse before our departure...”