As our name implies the main impression of our organziation is that of the people from Augusta County Virginia. For a long time in the 18th centuryreenactment community it's been felt that militia impressions were the simplest impressions andfolks who simply didn't have a uniform could be labeled "militia". Militia impressions have also been viewed as one that didn't need to drill or act in a military manner because "after all they were only militia".

The ACM works very hard to break down these misconceptions and strive to be as accurate in ouor clothes and accoutremnts as possible. We also keep a military bearing at events and can be seen doing drill, posting guards and other fatigue duty you would have seen in an 18th century military camp.

Since militias weren't normally issued a standard uniform this allows for more oa a mixture of working class clothes in our impression. This also makes every member of the group responsible for dcoumenting and reseaching the gear they are wearing/using. While this can be a bit overwhelming for a new recruit members of the company are willing to share research and offer advice. We use period narratives, runaway ads and estate inventories to search for the common dress of our 18th century counterparts.

May 26th, 1775
Run away from the subscriber, in Augusta county, the 25th of February, a convict servant man named JOHN THRIFT, about five feet ten inches high, well made, brown hair, and has avery impudent look; had on, when he went away, an old felt hat, a brown hunting shirt, a light coloured sagathy waistcoat, old buckskin breeches, old shoes, and white yarn stockings. Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him so that I may get him, shall have 20 s. if taken in the county and if out of the coutny 40 s. besides reasonable charges if brought home.
RBOERT M'KITTRICK.

August 4, 1774
AUGUST County, July 17, 1774. WHEREAS one DANIEL M'GINNIS, who pretends to be a Schoolmaster, is indebted to the Subscriber nine Pounds, and has absconded from these Parts, I hereby offer a Reward of 40 s. to any Person who will secure him, and give Notice to me. He is an Irishman, about five Feet seven Inches high, wears his Hairtied behind, and has much of the Brogue; had on a blue Coat and red Jacket, with new Bucksin Breeches.
ANDREW MEEK.