Lost Fire Lookout Hikes and History

Buckley Hall 127 N River Rd, Buckley, Washington

Join our friends in with the Foothills Museum for a look at the fire lookouts of the Northwest! Author Leslie Romer has researched and published a book about existing and vanished fire lookout sites in the Olympic Peninsula and Willapa Hills of Washington. Hikes are rated for different levels of physical ability. She is now […]

Free

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 30th, open at 9 am.

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 30th, open at 9 am.

Hometown Christmas

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

FREE for all kids!! Come and enjoy holiday fun. Our vintage 1947 Fire Engine will be on display. Activities include face painting, arts, a treasurer hunt, Smore's Station, hay wagon ride, music, King County Library fun, visit Santa, Frosty and our Elves. All along Railroad Avenue and in the museum 10 am to 3 pm.  AND.. visit […]

Museum Closed for Winter Holidays – Reopens Jan 4th

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

We are closed from December 10 to January 3 to allow our volunteers to enjoy the time with their families. Please visit us again in 2024!

Geology of Black Diamond

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

Join us as we go to back to the past! We'll explore the past 100 million years of geology and how events along the way set Black Diamond up for success in the modern day!   As always, our presentations are free to attend!

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.