September 10, 2008
FestiFall 08 Recognizes the Contributions of American Indians
FestiFall 2008 will feature historic Native American cultural demonstrations. The annual event at Friendship Hill National Historical Site is a celebration of the life and times of Albert Gallatin, the original owner of Friendship Hill. FestiFall 2008 will also include demonstrations of the eighteenth century home skills and crafts as well as demonstrations of muskets used for defense and hunting.
May 22, 2008
Friendship Hill National Historic Site closed Tuesday for Road Work
Friendship Hill National Historic Site will be closed Tuesday May 27, 2008. Site Manager Dan Watson said the closure is temporary and will last for two days or less.
November 30, 2007
Holiday in the National Parks at the White House
Hung about waist high on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree, visitors can see an ornament depicting Albert Gallatin’s Friendship Hill in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of “Holiday in the National Parks.”
John Pisarcik of South Park, Pennsylvania, created the ornament representing Friendship Hill National Historic Site.
September 19, 2007
FestiFall 2007
FestiFall is the annual celebration of the life and times of Albert Gallatin. It is expanding to two days this year. Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30. The market fair this year features more historic craft demonstrators. Amusements, including period music and flower head garlands will also be a part of the celebration.
April 23, 2007
Furniture Exhibit Unveiled at Friendship Hill NHS
visitors to Friendship Hill National Historic Site will see the historic Albert Gallatin home with a houseful of historic furniture for the first time. On Sunday, May 6, the National Park Service will cut the ribbon on a new exhibit of furnishings from the Arlington House in Virginia.
Albert Gallatin South Middle School Band to Perform at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
April 17, 2007
Wildflower Walks at Friendship Hill National Historic Site-April 28
Herbalist Betty Quintana will lead these two-mile hikes along the Monongahela River, identifying and sharing the lore of the area flora.
This program is free and open to the public. Participants should bring a bottle of water, wear sturdy shoes, and be prepared for steep, slippery sections of trail.
November 15, 2006
National Park Areas Closed to Hunting and Weapons
Hunters are reminded that the National Parks in Southwestern Pennsylvania are closed to hunting.
