Mother Seton House

Mother Seton House is a red brick building from the Federal Period with a grand entry hall and spacious staircase inside. The second floor contains multiple bedrooms decorated to reflect how a prosperous family lived during the early 1800s.

The house was built in 1808 and served as the home of Elizabeth Ann Seton, who founded the first Catholic school and religious community for women in the United States. This establishment became influential in the growth of Catholic education across the country.

The house displays furnishings and decor from the early 1800s that show how immigrant families lived in Baltimore at that time. Walking through the rooms reveals personal items and handcrafted details that demonstrate daily domestic life during this period.

The house is located on the St. Mary's Seminary grounds on North Paca Street and can only be visited through guided tours. Plan to spend time exploring the restored rooms and their period details.

The building served for decades as a storage facility and potato storage area before local women began restoration efforts in the 1900s. This rescue from neglect saved both the architecture and the stories it held from disappearing entirely.