Many have said that the World War II veterans were the “Greatest Generation.” In honor of their service, The Longest Yarn, an 80-meter (265) three-dimensional wool tapestry, knitted and crocheted by thousands of volunteers worldwide including residents of Cape May County, tells the momentous story of D-Day from the build-up and launch in England through the Normandy invasion. The Longest Yarn will be unveiled at Notre Dame Church in Carentan on May 28, 2024, and will remain there until September, then tour Europe throughout the winter and be on display at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum from April to September, 2025.
The work involved in this project is completely voluntary and your donation to the nonprofit 501(c) is greatly appreciated. Donations can be made out to The Longest Yarn Cape May County, NJ, and mailed to Mark Kulkowitz, 2 Hannah Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204. No donation is too small.
The 80th Anniversary of D-Day is particularly important to the family of Cape May’s Carroll Villa, Mad Batter and Cricket Club. Their founder and patriarch, Harry Kulkowitz, was a member of the forces that landed on Utah Beach. This is why we are holding our first major fundraiser at the Cricket Club on Sunday, April 7.
Drop by the Cricket Club any time between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. to commemorate this anniversary and help fund this project. The afternoon will feature a Cricket Club- style buffet with complementary beer and wine, a silent auction, and a tribute to D-Day heroes. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by contacting Kyle Kulkowitz at the Cricket Club (609)888-6095 or at [email protected].
