Tucked away in a wooded spot overlooking the Monongahela River in southwestern Pennsylvania is Friendship Hill National Historic Site, home of Albert Gallatin (1761–1849). Gallatin is best known for serving as Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

After admiring the tree-lined entrance road and parking in the main lot, visitors walk 300 yards to the Gallatin House, which serves as the visitor center for the park. Along the way, visitors pass a statue of a young Albert Gallatin with surveying equipment. Gallatin first came to the “western country” as a surveyor and land speculator. In 1786, he purchased the property he named “Friendship Hill” in honor of three friends.

Friendship Hill has programs for everyone in the family! Children are welcome to complete the Junior Ranger Program, a free program recommended for kids age 6–12. Visitors age 13 and older may try out the brand-new, free Senior Ranger Program. Senior Rangers will earn a patch similar to those earned by Junior Rangers upon completing this free program.

For more information on operating hours, visiting guidelines and admission rates please visit https://www.nps.gov/frhi/index.htm or call 724 329-2501.