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Friendship Hill National Historic SiteThe expansive porches on the south wing of Albert Gallatin's Friendhship Hill
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Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Things To Do
Second floor of Gallatin's brick house
The second floor of the brick house and frame house opened to visitors in 2006

Set aside from one to three hours to visit and enjoy the historic house, exhibits, audio tour, nature trails and any special programs.

A self-guided audio house tour and "Reflections of Gallatin" presentation are offered throughout the year.

A picnic area and comfort station are adjacent to the main parking area. Visitors can explore the 661 acre park by way of ten miles of nature trails.
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: July 26, 2006 at 16:42 EST