As a part of the Determinedexhibition, Ashe '68 presents an eight-minute VR experience that takes viewers into the moments before Arthur Ashe's historic win at the 1968 US Open. Combining archival material, animation, and 360° video recreations, Ashe '68 enables viewers to witness such moments as Ashe's historic pre-match press conference, walk down the halls of the West Side Tennis Club, and winning match point. Learn more about Ashe '68.
Included with museum suggested admission.
The Ashe ’68 Virtual Reality Experience is presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and was produced by Rex Miller and Beth Hubbard. Its visit to the VMHC is generously supported by local residents. Learn more here.
Thank you to the following donors for their support:
Sally & O.H. Parrish Alice Tilghman Richard Tilghman
Susan & Bill Barnes Beth & Kevin Beale Marguerite & Bryan Bostic Brockenbrough Family Fund Mary & Fred Bruner Nancy & Tom Chewning Anne & Irving Driscoll Becky & Lou Einwick The Fatherree Foundation Leigh & Drew Gallalee Shima & Joe Grover Betty Baugh Harrison & Tom Vozenilek Alan Hutson, Jr. The Martin Agency Mama J’s Kitchen Chrissie & Eric Perkins Richmond Tennis Association Bird & Matt Schon Serving Up Change Peggy & Henry Valentine Taffy & Greg Williams Susan Winiecki Lindsay & Coley Wortham
Explains how this iconic African American tennis player overcame racial and class barriers to reach the top of the tennis world in the 1960s and 1970s.
Chronicles Ashe’s rise to stardom on the court and his off-court career as a human rights activist, philanthropist, broadcaster, writer, businessman, and celebrity.
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