[3] In 1827, Stuart Hall started as Mrs. Maria Sheffey's school which held classes in her Staunton home - Kalorama.

[4] Old Main is a three-story, five-bay, brick Greek Revival style building completed in 1844, which was designed and built by Edwin Taylor.

It has a two-story, three-bay, Doric order portico with a simple heavy frieze supported by four-paneled piers.

The traditions include a variety of events, such as athletic competitions, school celebrations, class activities, etc.

Leavetaking is a tradition that takes place before each major break, where students and faculty line up and say goodbye to each other individually.

[8][better source needed] The Stuart Hall School community has been divided into two teams since the 19th century - Red and White.

The team with a higher score previously gained a trophy and special winnings, but now only claim bragging rights.

Incoming students will randomly pick their colors from a bag in the Red and White ceremony at the beginning of the school year.

[8] In a chapel ceremony at the beginning of each school year, all students sign the Honor Code, where they pledge not to "lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate the behavior of those who do".