National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Historical site dedicated to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born saint. Discover her inspirational story on a self-guided tour using our Map & Guide that you can get from our Visitor Center, or on a guided tour by one of our helpful guides. See two historic homes where she lived, the awe-inspiring Basilica dedicated to her, and our peaceful, scenic grounds.

New virtual tours! We are now offering FREE tours of our historic homes over Zoom. Sign-up on our website and learn about the history of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton from anywhere in the world! Take a tour of the Stone Farmhouse, Historic St. Joseph’s House, the Basilica, or even take our Civil War Sisters Tour. Check our website https://setonshrine.org/virtual-tours/ to see our calendar of virtual tours.

(FREE) Historic Homes Tours! With a guide, explore our historic sites and discover the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. On the Historic Homes Tour, you’ll step inside two homes where Elizabeth Ann lived and worked, and learn about life in the early 1800s. Advance registration is highly encouraged due to a limited number of 10 spots per tour. Days and Times: Saturdays between 10:00am and 4:30pm. The tour begins at the Visitor Center. Please check in there when you arrive. We want to keep our staff and you, our visitors, safe. To reserve your tickets visit https://setonshrine.org/buy-tour-tickets/. Please note: –Please respect social distancing policies. We ask that you wear a facial covering. –This is a walking tour; no seating is available. –Limited restrooms are available during the tour.