Highest in April through October; lowest in January and
February.
LOCATION:
Point Marion, Pennsylvania
ADDRESS:
Superintendent
Friendship Hill NHS
One Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437
TELEPHONE:
(724) 725-9190
OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:
Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
DIRECTIONS:
The park is located three (3) miles north of Point Marion,
Pennsylvania on state route 166.
TRANSPORTATION:
To Park: personal vehicle, tour or school bus; nearby major
roads include Interstates 68 & 79, U.S. Routes 40 & 119 and the
Pennsylvania Turnpike.
FEES, COSTS, RATES:
No admission fees.
FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
Both are located in the Gallatin House.
Trails, Roads:
The park has ten (10) miles of nature trails with maps
available at the visitor center.
Programs/Activities:
A self-guided audio house tour and "Reflections of Gallatin"
presentation are offered throughout the year. During the summer
season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) ranger lead house tours
are offered daily with concerts, special programs and lectures on
weekends. For up-to-date information call (724) 725-9190.
Lodging and camping facilities:
No lodging is available in the park, and camping is not
permitted.
Food/supplies:
Towns of Point Marion, Smithfield, Uniontown in Pennsylvania
and Morgantown in West Virginia.
Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and
Opportunities:
Eastern National sales area in the visitor center.
Accessibility:
The Gallatin House, picnic area, parking lot and rest rooms
are wheelchair accessible. Audio tours are available for the
visually impaired. Exhibits and brochures are available for the
hearing impaired.
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:
Tour the historic Gallatin House and learn more about Albert
Gallatin in the exhibit area. Self-guided audio tour of the
house is available at the visitor center. Junior Ranger program
for visitors ages six through twelve. A picnic area and comfort
station adjacent to the main parking lot. Visitors can explore
the 661 acre park by way of ten miles of nature trails.
RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:
School and educational groups should call in advance to let
the park know of your plans and if the group is requesting a
special house tour or program. Reservations must be made by
school teachers requesting the park's Educational Program. The
picnic area cannot be reserved and operates on a first come,
first serve basis.
BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Set aside from one to three hours to visit and enjoy the
historic house, exhibits, audio tour, nature trails and any
special programs.
SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:
See the Calendar of events.
ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is located twenty-seven
(27) miles north-east of Friendship Hill NHS on U.S. Route 40.
This site commemorates the opening battle of the French & Indian
War. For information on this site call (724) 329-5805.
See Nearby and related sites page for additional attractions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Write Superintendent, Friendship Hill National Historic Site,
One Washington Parkway Farmington, PA 15437 or call (724) 725-9190.
