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Friendship Hill National Historic Site :-
Friendship Hill National Historic Site preserves the country
estate of Albert Gallatin, a Swiss emigrant who served his adopted nation
during the early years of the republic.
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 to the late 18th and early 19th century American Republic
are highlighted through exhibits and programs presented in his restored
Friendship Hill house.
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.
There is a 200 yard walk up the hill from the parking lot to the Gallatin
House. Visitors with difficulty walking, or with respiratory or heart
problems, should use the handicap access road. This access is on the left
of the main entrance before you reach the main parking area.
FOR KIDS
Junior Ranger Program
The Jr. Ranger Program is for children visiting Friendship Hill
with their Families. It is a fun way for young visitors to get the most
out of their visit their National Park.
FACTS
Acreage
Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 675
Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 675
Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 675
Visitation
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2004- 29,891
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2003- 34,558
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2002- 34,351
Budget
FY 2004 Annual Budget is $406,000
FY 2003 Annual Budget is $406,000
FY 2002 Annual Budget is $404,000
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