The Longest Yarn at WWII American Experience

The Longest Yarn is a three-dimensional wool tapestry that tells the momentous story of June 6, from the build-up and launch in England through the Normandy invasion.

Knitted and crocheted by hundreds of volunteers worldwide, the folk art exhibit was created with guidance from historians, retained by the project, to be historically accurate. Each of the 80 unique scenes illustrate the story of this momentous day in history.

The entire traveling exhibit measures 80 meters (265 feet) and represents the 80 years since D-Day and the 80 days it took for the Allies to liberate Paris.

After a highly successful launch in Carentan for the 80th anniversary of D-Day followed by an extraordinary tour across the United Kingdom that drew over 175,000 visitors, the Longest Yarn D-Day has now embarked on its next chapter in the United States, where it will spend the coming months captivating audiences before returning to its home in Carentan in 2026.

See The Longest Yarn at WWII American Experience now through the end of October and appreciate the time, care, and attention the artists devoted to this project.

WWII American Experience Museum is open 12-4 Sunday, 10-5 Monday, Thursday through Saturday, and closed Tuesdays.