Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Protected park · PA, USA
Friendship Hill National Historic Site in PA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Caves & caverns
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Before you go
- Limits
- Drones are not permitted on most Federal lands, including Friendship Hill NHS and other parks in Western Pennsylvania: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, and Fort Necessity National Battlefield
- ⚠ Caution: Photo Season
- Just a reminder as the weather is starting to get nice, and people are thinking about where to take graduation, wedding, prom or formal, pregnancy, birthday, and any other type of photography or filming! We do have rules and regulations on what is or is not allowed and whether or not you need a permit. Violations may be ticketed. Please check our website under Plan Your Visit, Permits and Reservations!!! https://www.nps.gov/frhi/planyourvisit/permits.htm
- Park alert: Hours Changing
- The Visitor Center at Friendship Hill National Historic Site is now open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM! The grounds and trails remain open sunrise to sunset. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 724-329-2501 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/frhi
- Getting there
- Friendship Hill NHS is located on PA 166 three miles north of Point Marion, Pennsylvania. We are 27 miles and about 35 minutes from our sister site Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
- Visitor center
- Brick House - First Floor
- Visitor center
- Brick House - Second Floor
- Visitor center
- Exterior of the Gallatin House
- Visitor center
- Frame and Stone House - Second Floor
- Visitor center
- Frame House - First Floor
- Visitor center
- Friendship Hill Loop Trail
- Visitor center
- Friendship Hill Loop Trail
- Visitor center
- Gallatin House — The Gallatin House is open 9 AM to 5 PM when it is open. Check our website for the most up to date information about hours. Friendship Hill National Historic Site will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day every year. — Friendship Hill NHS is located on PA 166 one mile south of New Geneva and three miles north of Point Marion, Pennsylvania. We are 27 miles and about 40 minutes from Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
- Visitor center
- Gazebo
- Visitor center
- Introduction to Friendship Hill
- Visitor center
- Sophia's Grave
- Visitor center
- Stone House - First Floor
Facilities on the park map
6 bench, 1 changing table, 2 picnic area, 2 restroom, 12 visitor information.
Where to stay
- Captain's Watch Bed & Breakfast
History
- Opened
- 1789
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened
Nearby
- Two River's Marina