Just a few minutes from the Ark Encounter is a wonderful outreach to veterans, and many of its leaders are Bible-believing Christians: Patriot’s Landing. They say it “exists to heal veterans through meaningful work, camaraderie, and spiritual support, focusing on woodworking and creating patriotic products.” And their workshop and showroom are just minutes from the Ark! They chose Williamstown, KY, on purpose because of the Ark and the people it brings to the area. And of course, we sell some of the items the veterans make at the Ark and Creation Museum.
Patriot’s Landing was recently featured in a local community magazine, and I thought you’d enjoy reading a little bit about who they are and what they do.
[Founder] Joe [Montgomery] envisioned the organization for many years when he and a handful of veterans started building burial flag cases and other “products with a purpose” in a small workshop in Corinth, KY. Joe began dreaming of a larger facility with retail space, meeting space and a scaled-up workshop where multiple veterans could build together. It took prayer and patience and waiting for God’s perfect timing and the right piece of land, directly across from the Veterans North Cemetery in Williamstown, to come answer his prayer. Patriots Landing broke ground in 2022 and opened its doors in 2023.
“I started it to honor my dad, who was a marine, and my 9 uncles who all served,” smiled Joe. “Our mission is to enhance the lives of veterans and their families. I’ve been talking a lot about our mission lately, because I wrote that probably 15 years ago and I didn’t really know what the future looked like, or what the overall big plan was going to be. Assisting the veterans is the obvious part, and their families. What I’ve realized over the last 20 years is that families suffer too. I used to say sometimes, but they all sacrifice. Sometimes as much, sometimes more than the veterans. So, the mission is to impact the lives of veterans and their families. And that’s what we’ve done, with having the brick-and-mortar building.
You can visit their showroom when you come to Williamstown to visit the Ark Encounter or join them for their A Nation Remembers: Veterans Tribute Weekend, September 16–20, 2026.
Events will be taking place around the Williamstown area, but Saturday, September 19, will be at the Ark Encounter and feature teaching from my friend Captain Barry Wilmore, a former NASA astronaut, and me, along with a patriotic concert from The Hoppers. There will also be a full military vehicle display, a veteran luncheon, and a military flyover. You won’t want to miss this celebration of “God and country” at the Ark. Get your tickets now.
I encourage you to check out Patriot’s Landing and consider adding a visit to your Northern Kentucky itinerary.
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for praying,
Ken
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