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Travelers and National Trust for Historic Preservation Bring National Resilience Campaign to Minnesota

  • The Travelers Companies, Inc. & the National Trust for Historic Preservation hosted the fourth "Travelers Across America" event at the historic Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minnesota.
  • Volunteers from Travelers, supported by the Minnesota Historical Society & the National Trust's HOPE Crew, participated in hands-on stewardship projects to strengthen community resilience.
  • A grant was provided to replace the Oliver Kelley Farm's hail-damaged farmhouse roof with a historically appropriate, weather-resilient design.
  • The 1850 National Historic Landmark faces threats from severe weather events including tornadoes, hail, & storms that risk its long-term viability.
  • This project is one of four locations to receive resilience funding through the initiative, following previous investments in New Orleans, Los Angeles, & Connecticut.
  • The initiative aims to replicate targeted resilience investments across communities nationwide in honor of America's 250th anniversary.