Through this first-of-its-kind partnership with National Trust for Historic Preservation, Travelers has awarded grants to restore cherished landmarks in four states: California, Connecticut, Louisiana and Minnesota. Though distinct in geography, history and culture, these places share a common link through their vulnerability to natural disasters.

 

Each location is hosting on-site programming and community service events, bringing together Travelers employees, National Trust partners and community members to support both the restoration and the long-term resilience of the neighborhoods surrounding these landmarks. These efforts will also highlight the role of insurance access and affordability in sustaining healthy communities.

Strengthening Resilience
from Coast to Coast

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Travelers is proud to commemorate this milestone with Travelers Across America.

Top: In New Orleans, panelists spoke about the importance of working together across city and state levels to strengthen community resilience, and how public and private partnerships can make a lasting difference.

 

Bottom: One year after the California wildfires, Travelers and the National Trust brought together scientists, business partners, community leaders and preservationists for a roundtable discussion about resilience practices in Los Angeles.

THE JOURNEY

Elk River, Minnesota

At the Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minnesota, established in 1850 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark, a project will replace a hail-damaged roof with a historically appropriate, weather-resilient design. The project will safeguard this landmark from water and weather damage while advancing climate-resilient preservation.

Los Angeles, California

At the Eames House in Pacific Palisades, the Eames Foundation will undertake a landscape-hardening project to strengthen the site’s resilience to wildfires. Developed in alignment with the Getty Conservation Institute’s Eames House Conservation Management Plan, this work will protect the iconic home and studio while advancing public understanding of climate adaptation in historic preservation.

New Orleans, Louisiana

The Preservation Resource Center will channel grant funding through its acclaimed Revival Grants Program to deliver critical repairs — such as fortified roofs, improved drainage and restored windows — that strengthen homes against hurricanes and flooding. By combining hands-on repair work with education and community engagement, this program provides a practical, replicable model for neighborhood-based climate resilience.

Mystic, Connecticut

The Mystic Seaport Museum, the nation’s leading maritime museum, plans to replace aging fixed-pier docks with modern floating docks. This infrastructure upgrade will enhance safety, accessibility and sustainability, protecting the museum’s historic vessels from the impact of sea-level rise, improving visitor experiences and serving as a model for other cultural heritage sites facing similar climate-related challenges.

“Travelers Across America is an expression of our enduring optimism in the American story — past, present and future. By investing in the restoration and resilience of historic landmarks, we are honoring our country’s history, as well as the spirit of service and innovation that will carry us forward. That is what our business is about: protecting what matters today so we can continue building for tomorrow.”

— Alan Schnitzer

TRAVELERS ACROSS AMERICA