The first road built by the United States government, it provided the connection between the settled east Coast and the developing western frontier. The visitor center contains an orientation slide show, exhibits, and a bookstore. From there it is a short walk to the reconstructed fort. Tours, talks, and special programs are scheduled throughout the year. The Mount Washington Tavern has been restored to a tavern appearance and also contains exhibits.
Rangers are on duty to provide information and assistance.
This site is managed by the National Park Service . Back to the map 4. Friendship Hill is the estate of Albert Gallatin, an entrepreneur, politician, diplomat, financier, and scholar. Gallatin was a major influence in the shaping of our early republic. As Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Jefferson and Madison, Gallatin reduced the national debt, arranged financing for the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and as a treaty negotiator, helped end the War of 1812.