Friendship Hill National Historic Site — New Geneva Rd.
Point Marion, PA Location
Category: National Parks
National Parks
Other Nearby Locations:
- Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Farmington — 18.1 miles
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area: Homestead — 43.6 miles
- Flight 93 National Memorial: Stoystown — 58.7 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar General: Masontown — 4.8 miles
- Hallmark: Morgantown, WV — 9.0 miles
- Sam's Club: Granville, WV — 10.0 miles
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223 New Geneva Rd.
Point Marion, PA 15470Driving Directions
Phone: (724)329-2501(724)329-2501 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Farmington — 18.1 miles
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area: Homestead — 43.6 miles
- Flight 93 National Memorial: Stoystown — 58.7 miles
Other Nearby:
- Dollar General: Masontown — 4.8 miles
- Hallmark: Morgantown, WV — 9.0 miles
- Sam's Club: Granville, WV — 10.0 miles
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National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Friendship Hill Grounds and Trails
The Park Grounds and Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, all year. Please note: While the park is open Sunrise to Sunset - the Gallatin House Visitor Center may be closed during the winter season.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
- Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - No Entrance Fee
There is no entrance fee at Friendship Hill National Historic Site. Activities that require a permit may have a fee.
About
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.
Directions
Friendship Hill NHS is located on PA 166 three miles north of Point Marion, Pennsylvania.
Visitor Centers
Gallatin House
The Gallatin House was the home of Albert Gallatin. The house contains contains exhibits on Gallatin's family life and public career.
Weather
Weather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is the wettest month. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 50°F to 80°F. July is the warmest month. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 30°F to 70°F. Fall foliage is at its peak around mid-October. Winter: Temperatures range from 15°F to 40°F. January is the coldest month.
Permits and Reservations Information