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AUSTIN, Texas – The Brazos Trail Region board recently named Amber Durden to the position of regional coordinator. The Texas Brazos Trail Region is the newest trail in the Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) Texas Heritage Trails Program, a regional tourism initiative that helps Texas communities promote tourism, revitalize local economies and foster community leadership through historic preservation.
Durden will assist in the development and promotion of the 18 counties in the Texas Brazos Trail Region, located throughout North Central Texas. Her office is located in Marlin and she will serve as the local contact for the program.
“Texas contains many diverse histories and cultures; it is important to preserve these unique traditions and customs for the enjoyment of future generations,” said Durden. “I am excited about being a part of that preservation as well as encouraging tourism to the area.”
Durden holds a bachelor of science degree in geography and a master’s degree in recreation, park and tourism sciences, both from Texas A&M University.
Durden immediately will begin traveling the region as a public speaker, educating communities about the benefits of heritage tourism. She will also seek out and recruit volunteers who are interested in strengthening tourism and historic preservation for the Texas Brazos Trail Region.
For more information about the Texas Heritage Trails Program or the Texas Brazos Trail Region, call 512/463-5754 or contact Amber Durden, regional coordinator, at 254/803-3770.
The Texas Historical Commission is the state agency for historic preservation. The agency administers a variety of programs to preserve the archeological, historical and cultural resources of Texas.