News Release

Road Construction at Friendship Hill

Date: May 10, 2023
Contact: Brian Reedy, 724-329-5470

Visitors to Friendship Hill should expect lane restrictions starting May 15, 2023. Friendship Hill is the historic home of Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury for Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The milling and paving of roadways at Friendship Hill National Historic Site are to begin this Monday and completed before the end of June. Road improvements will take place during the day and will last until project completion.  

• The Gallatin House hours remain 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

• Park grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset.  

• Vehicular traffic should expect rough and uneven surfaces.  

• Visitors should use caution when entering the park, stay in designated lanes and watch for construction. 

• The main parking lot will be the first area closed with a temporary lot below the Gallatin House.  

• Temporary restrooms will be available at the trail head parking lot and in the Gallatin House. 

• Repairs will include fixing drainage, milling and new surface in the lot and entrance road.