Past Events

  • Mining the Memories Book Signing

    Authors Cory and Diane are coming to visit! This event will feature a special presentation about their work in developing the Mining the Memories Book and preserving our history.  They will also be available to autograph books. Please come and join us for an afternoon of great information, fun and treats!

  • Charting Stampede Pass

    Black Diamond History Museum 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington

    Join us to learn about Virgil Bouge's setting out to Tacoma Pass and discover new paths the Green River led to. This trip from January to April led to the route being selected for a major railroad path through the area setting up an important link between Washington and the eastern parts of the US.

  • Appalachian vs. Black Diamond Coal

    Our own Zachary Pratt takes on Sun Gorman of North Carolina and SNHU in a geology bout! Our special guest and Zach will have an open discussion about the similarities […]

  • Mount Rainier Story

    Black Diamond History Museum 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington

    Mount Rainier (Tahoma) 1 pm Our sentinel on the horizon stands as a testament to the areas unmatched beauty, but she hasn't always been the quiet snow capped peak we […]

  • Welsh Heritage Day Saturday June 7

    Black Diamond History Museum 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington

    The Black Diamond Historical Society is pleased to host the Puget Sound Welsh Association to celebrate Welsh Heritage Day. They have a special event and presentation planned, beginning at 1 […]

  • Black Diamond Cemetery Tour

    Black Diamond Cemetery 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, United States

    Join us for a "haunting" tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! Noon to 1 pm. Free.

  • Black Diamond Cemetery Tour 11 am

    Black Diamond Cemetery 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, United States

    Join us for a "haunting" tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! 11 am to noon. Free.

  • Black Diamond Cemetery Tour 1-2 pm CANCELED STORM

    Black Diamond Cemetery 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, United States

    Join us for a "haunting" tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! 1pm to 2 pm. Free event.

  • Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday

    Black Diamond History Museum 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington

    We are closed to allow our volunteers to be with their families and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. See us again on November 29th, open from 9 am to 3 pm.

  • Ravensdale Community Meeting – Dec 4

    Come join us for a community meeting to discuss recognizing these 11 historic Ravensdale houses with an honorary designation as a Community Landmark District. 6 PM Park Maintenance Building