The Crash at Crush: A Musical Comedy in Nacogdoches, TX

Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. invites the community to enjoy an evening of music, humor, and Texas history with a performance of The Crash at Crush, presented by Austin-based performance group Texas Comedies.

The musical comedy is based on the incredible true story of a staged train crash near the temporary town of Crush, Texas. In 1896, railroad promoter William Crush orchestrated a dramatic publicity stunt that sent two locomotives racing toward each other before a crowd of more than 40,000 spectators.

The performance will take place Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Zion Hill Historic Site, 324 N. Lanana Street.

Tickets are $10 and will be available beginning April 1 at Zion Hill Historic Site and online through Eventbrite.com. The performance is free with priority seating for members of Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc.

Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Nacogdoches through educational programs, community partnerships, and support for local historic sites.

For more information about the event or to learn how to become a member of Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc., please visit nactx.us/historicsites or call 936-560-4441. 

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