Travelers and National Trust for Historic Preservation Announce Recipients of Four Grants to Strengthen Community Resilience and Restore American Landmarks

Initial grant provided to the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans to fortify historic homes against extreme weather

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the recipients of four grants that will help strengthen community resilience and restore American landmarks, starting in New Orleans with a grant to the Preservation Resource Center (PRC). The other grant recipients will be the Eames House in Los Angeles; Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut; and the Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minnesota.

The grants are part of Travelers Across America, which the company launched earlier this year in celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The initiative is aimed at restoring and protecting historic landmarks across the country through a first-of-its-kind partnership between Travelers and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

“America’s 250th anniversary is not only a pivotal moment reflecting the success of the great experiment, but also a call to action to protect our nation’s future,” said Janice Brunner, Head of Civic Engagement at Travelers. “Through Travelers Across America, and together with the National Trust and our local partners, we are investing directly in our communities. I can’t think of a better place to launch this initiative than New Orleans – a city rich with culture and an enduring spirit of resilience in the face of severe weather.”

Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, said, “This initiative is central to our mission, and we are honored to partner with Travelers to restore and preserve these historic landmarks and support the communities that surround them. We are grateful to Travelers for their investment in New Orleans and their dedication to protecting America’s past and fortifying its future.”

Travelers Across America’s kickoff event in New Orleans, hosted by the PRC, will include a panel discussion moderated by journalist and New Orleans native Susan Saulny, and feature local civic leaders. The discussion will explore the vital role of insurance and civic engagement in building community resilience to preserve history and prepare for future risk.

“We are grateful for Travelers’ investment in our Revival Grants program and thrilled to host our partners for a meaningful conversation about resilience,” said Kristin Palmer, Executive Director of the Preservation Resource Center. “The grant will help homeowners preserve the culture and architecture of New Orleans for years to come.”

PRC’s Revival Grants program assists with housing repairs for low- to moderate-income homeowners living in a New Orleans Historic Landmarks Commission district.

About the National Trust for Historic Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities maintain and enhance the power of historic places. Chartered by Congress in 1949 and supported by partners, friends and champions nationwide, the organization helps preserve the places and stories that make communities unique. Through the stewardship and revitalization of historic sites, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps communities foster economic growth, create healthier environments and build a stronger, shared sense of civic duty and belonging.

About Travelers

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $46 billion in 2024. For more information, visit Travelers.com.