Bohemia Farm

Bohemia Farm is a Georgian estate situated along the Bohemia River in Earleville, Maryland, featuring a five-bay brick facade constructed with Flemish bond brickwork. A 19th-century addition with a gambrel roof extends from the rear of the main structure.

The estate began when Augustine Herman received land along the Bohemia River in 1662 after proposing a detailed map of Maryland. He later donated property to a religious community, which shaped the site for more than three decades.

Inside, visitors can see ornate plasterwork in the Rococo style and a striking Chinese Chippendale staircase that shows the skill of craftsmen from that period. These decorative elements reveal what mattered to the people who lived here and how they displayed their tastes.

The property sits in Cecil County and is visible from outside, but visitors should check accessibility beforehand since this is a privately held landmark. The warmer months offer the best time to explore the grounds and surrounding riverside landscape.

From 1683 to the 1720s, the property hosted a Pietist religious community from Friesland who settled here. This surprising role as a sanctuary for a specialized religious group shaped the site in ways that remain little known today.