High on a hill above Ellicott City, a stone school with no roof keeps its secrets. For years, local teens snuck up there after dark, trading ghost stories among the empty window frames.
Today the old walls host summer Shakespeare, picnics, and even weddings. The haunted tales never quite went away, though.
So what happened to this old girls’ school, and why do people still climb the hill to see it? Keep reading for its story, its spooky side, its stage nights, and the practical tips that will save you a wasted trip.
A Hilltop School Without a Roof
Some landmarks greet you with a lobby and a gift shop. The Patapsco Female Institute greets you with open sky where a roof used to be…