Whiskey Rebellion 2025

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Aug 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

Learn more about Albert Gallatin and the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791 to 1794 in south western Pennsylvania. There will be black powder artillery and small arms demonstrations, numberous 18th century goods from a variety of vendors, and some food trucks. Albert Gallatin will also be attending!

Activities will run BOTH Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st from 9 AM to 5 PM. The Gallatin House will be open those hours for self-guided tours, viewing of the park films, and exploring the grounds and ten miles of trails. Talk with rangers in the house or on the grounds between the cannon and flintlock musket firing. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Vendors, rangers and demonstrators will be on the grounds, and the house will be open from 9AM to 5PM Saturday and Sunday. The grounds and trails are open sunrise to sunset.

Latitude and Longitude 39.775534, -79.931282

Schedule

Date:

Aug 30, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

8 hours

18th century weapons demonstrations at 12 PM and 2 PM both days

Contact Information

Brian Reedy
724-329-2501
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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
Tags: whiskey rebellion, albert gallatin, friendship hill, friendship hill association, historic weapons demonstrations