The Missouri History Museum’s traveling civil rights exhibit is heading to the Jefferson Barracks Visitors Center — 345 North Road, 63125 — on Feb. 21.

The exhibit, titled “1st in Civil Rights,” highlights the history and resilience of Black lives in St. Louis. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with specific topics and themes discussed at various points throughout the day.

At 10 a.m., visitors can explore how local newspaper editors in the St. Louis Metro East created a collective memory of Martin Luther King Jr. after his assassination in April 1968, leading to changes in racial and economic sentiments in the country. The East St. Louis race riot will be discussed at 1 p.m., shedding light on the tragic and pivotal events, as well as their historical significance and lasting impact on society. To wrap things up, a program titled “World War I & II: The Black Community in St. Louis” will be held at 3 p.m.