Entry No. 131 — the Denver file — filed under: haunted
Cantril School House
This 1897 Roman-arched stone schoolhouse — a National Register of Historic Places landmark purchased by the Town of Castle Rock in 2023 — now buzzes with art classes, open studios, and rotating exhibitions run by the Tri Arts Project, all while "Matilda," a gray lady ghost reportedly spotted on the staircase to the bell tower, haunts the hallways with footsteps and toppled books. It's a rare place where genuine history, local legend, and living arts programming share the same creaking floors.
The move: Take an evening pottery or painting class together through the Tri Arts Project, then linger after hours to explore the staircase where Matilda has been spotted — the building is open until 9 p.m. on weeknights, giving you plenty of time to make something together and spook each other on the way out.
📍 Before you go The schoolhouse sits at 312 Cantril St, just east of downtown Castle Rock in the historic Craig and Gould neighborhood — look for the two-story pink-and-tan rhyolite landmark, not a modern building. There's on-site parking on the roughly two-acre grounds, so you won't be circling. Access mostly runs through the arts programming, so register for a class or check the exhibition/open-studio schedule ahead rather than just dropping in; class times shift seasonally, so confirm before you go. It's a town-owned building in a quiet area, so be respectful of neighbors after dark. Pair it with a short hop west into downtown Castle Rock for dinner or a drink afterward.
- 📍 Castle Rock
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 312 Cantril St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Hours: Mined 2026-06-07 — confirm current hours before you go.
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Further reading: crgov.com · coloradocommunitymedia.com
last checked: 2026-06-07