Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Friendship Hill National Historic Site's Visitor Center is now open for Summer hours! The Albert Gallatin House is now open from 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. The Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Please note: Due to Covid-19 masks are required in all Federal buildings, so plan ahead!

This week is National Park Week, and today is BARK Ranger Day! National parks are going to the dogs! Our furriest family members can become part of the BARK Ranger pack by modeling these best practices when visiting parks: -Bag your pet’s waste... -Always leash your pet -Respect wildlife -Know where you can go If you're interested in becoming a BARK Ranger at Friendship Hill National Historic Site, please have your human visit the Albert Gallatin House to get the workbook and materials! https://www.nps.gov/subje/npscelebrates/bark-ranger-day.htm #NationalParkWeek

This week is National Park Week, and today is National Junior Ranger Day! The Junior Ranger Program is a great way to explore national parks. You can learn about nature sounds, night skies, or even the Transcontinental Railroad! You'll also learn why national parks matter and how you can be a part of the team that helps keep parks healthy. We don't care what age you arejust "explore, learn, and protect" your national parks online and become an official Junior Ranger! Look fo...r the virtual badges you can print out and post on your refrigerator. https://www.nps.gov//npscel/national-junior-ranger-day.htm #NationalParkWeek

This week is National Park Week, and today is Friendship Friday! Better together? You bet! The National Park System and the parks, programs, and staff who make up that system are fortunate to have so many friends. With a name like "Friendship Hill" we may have a little bias about our thoughts on Friendship :P https://www.nps.gov/subj/partnerships/friendship-friday.htm... #NationalParkWeek

This week is National Park Week, and today is Earth Day! Earth Day is a global celebration encouraging education and stewardship of the planet's natural resources. Whether in a backyard, neighborhood green space, or a magnificent national park, the National Park Service provides opportunities for everyone to discover and enjoy the physical and psychological benefits that come with spending time outdoors. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/earth-day.htm... #NationalParkWeek

This week is National Park Week, and today is Wayback Wednesday, a variation of Throwback Thursday! History happened and memories are made in national parks. Explore the history preserved in national parks while also learning about the ongoing efforts of the National Park Service and partners to preserve America's cultural treasures in communities across the country. Share the history of your family and friends visiting national parks! https://www.nps.gov/su/npscelebrates/th...rowback-thursday.htm #NationalParkWeek

PARK ALERT Effective December 12, 2020 The National Park Service is working with federal, state, and local public health officials to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.... Based on guidance from state and local public health authorities, and in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Albert Gallatin House/Visitor Center will be temporarily closed beginning Saturday, December 12, 2020, until further notice. All trails and grounds remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. https://www.nps.gov/frhi/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

This still applies even for our small National Historic Site!

If you're choosing to #OptOutside for today, the grounds at Friendship Hill National Historic Site are open, just be sure to #RecreateResponsibly!

Vacancy Announcements are open now for next years seasonal Park Ranger positions. You must apply under this announcement for positions in the western Pennsylvania National Parks, including Friendship Hill. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/583448600

The staff of Friendship Hill National Historic Site and Fort Necessity National Battlefield work together on a lot of projects throughout the year. With so many people working together, it creates a large pool of experience and knowledge. Although you may only see the front-line customer service employees when you visit, there are a lot of people who work behind the scenes from the Interpretive and Visitor Protection, Cultural and Natural Resource Management, Maintenance, a...nd other divisions! Do you have a question about the history of Fort Necessity, Friendship Hill, or related topics? Have any questions about the natural or cultural resources? Any questions about life as a ranger or working for the National Park Service? Ask your question on this post (or the same post at Fort Necessity National Battlefield’s page) and we’ll take some time in the next few weeks to answer some of them in a few short videos.

Are you interested in working as an Interpretive Park Ranger in the Western Pennsylvania National parks next summer? The application period for these jobs starts Monday, November 2. This announcement will only be open for 5 days. Please apply quickly to insure you make the applicant cutoff. Seasonal positions at Friendship Hill National Historic Site (Point Marion), Fort Necessity NB (Farmington), Johnstown Flood NMEM (SouthFork), Flight 93 National Memorial (Stoystown), and Allegheny Portage Railroad NHS (Gallitzin) will be filled by applicants to this announcement. Please go to USAJOBS.GOV to apply. This does not imply that all of the parks will fill the positions advertised.

It's Fall and the leaves are changing! It's that time of the year when Homecoming, Senior, and Family photos abound. Friendship Hill National Historic Site is a great backdrop to your memories! If you are planning a photography shoot at Friendship Hill, or are having a photographer, please be sure to check out our Special Rules for Photography Page: https://www.nps.gov/frhi/photography.htm