Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations.
Photo: NPS Photo/Rene Benson / NPS
About Friendship Hill National Historic Site
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.
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Driving times from Friendship Hill National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Friendship Hill National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Birdwatching, Cross-Country Skiing, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Friendship Hill National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Fort Necessity National Battlefield (42 min), Flight 93 National Memorial (1 h 53 min), Johnstown Flood National Memorial (1 h 58 min), Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (2 h 24 min), Antietam National Battlefield (2 h 40 min), Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (2 h 46 min).