Introduction to Friendship Hill

Welcome to Friendship Hill!

NPS

Quick Facts

Location:

Bulletin board in Parking Lot

Significance:

Start of the pathway to the Gallatin House, which serves as the Visitor Center

Designation:

Public Parking Lot

Amenities

18 listed

Accessible Sites, Audio Description, Baby Changing Station, Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

11. Parking Area

Welcome to Friendship Hill National Historic Site, the home of forgotten founding father Albert Gallatin. Our 661 acre site contains reminders of the house when Gallatin purchased the land in 1786. He started building the house in 1789, and during his time on the property three sections were built. Other sections were added by other owners, and changed throughout the years to become the structure you see on top of the knoll.

Today you can visit Gallatin's Brick, Frame and Stone Houses, as well as the kitchen. Exhibits in every room give you the chance to learn more about Gallatin and the many hats he wore during his almost seventy years serving the United States. The site also boasts about ten miles of trails, two cemeteries, lock and dam works, railway transport and mining and timbering practices through the years. Pretty sights and vistas await all visitors.