Standing his ground

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Darius Byrd, 7, of Great Mills holds his stance while James Edwards of the Seneca tribe attempts to surprise him Saturday during a Tayac Territory dance demonstration at Historic St. Mary's City. Events for Maryland's 375th anniversary celebration drew more than 3,000 people to the state's first capital despite heavy rain showers to see militia drills, live musical performances, dances, tall ships and skipjacks.

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