Black Diamond Historical Society & Museum

Enumclaw Christmas Parade
2023-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010

Hometown Christmas
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
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 our local businesses: Black Diamond Bakery, Smoke House n’More, Black Diamond Grill, Black Diamond Antiques and the Eagles.

Geology of Black Diamond
2024-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
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
2024-04-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Washington
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
2024-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
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.

Black Diamond Cemetery Clean Up Day
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond Cemetery, 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, 98010, United States
The City of Black Diamond needs volunteers to help in its annual cemetery cleanup day. Please bring gloves, buckets, and garden tools. Water will be provided. Arrive at the fence on the north side of the cemetery at 10:00am. Contact Melanie Self, Public Works Adm. Asst. at (360) 851-4523 for more info.

Scandinavians in Coal Mining
2024-05-19 01:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Join us as we explore the immigrants of Scandinavians and their contributions to Black Diamond, Franklin and more!

Puppet Making Day for Kids
2024-06-25 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
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Come be with our “Puppet Lady” and learn how to make your own puppet. Materials will be provided. Register (required).

Puppet Day for Kids
2024-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! Register your kids for a fun day of puppet storytelling and puppet making. There are 2 sessions. Click Events, Kids Events and then Puppet Day for registration. The event is free but limited to 15 per session.

Appalachian vs. Black Diamond Coal
2024-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Washington
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 and differences of the Appalachians and Blue Ridge Mountains up against our hometown Cascade Range and Puget Group!
As always, this presentation is free and open for anyone to attend! Pick your side and of course..

Lets get ready to rumble!

Model Railroad Show
2024-10-19 10:00 - 2024-10-20 16:00 | Washington
The annual Model Railroad Show at the Gracie Hanson Building, Ravensdale, WA 10am – 4 pm daily.

Come Celebrate With Us!
2024-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Celebrate our win as the BEST MUSEUM IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST! Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. 1-2 pm at the museum. Free of course!

Flood in the Valley
2024-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Learn how the floods affected our area. 1-2 pm at the museum. FREE! Zach Pratt presenting.

Mount Rainier Story
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
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 love today. Her fiery story begins long ago and will continue after we’re gone. Join us as we look into her story.

CLOSED MARCH 13 FOR MAINTENANCE
2025-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
We are cleaning and painting the top floors of the museum and will be closed. Come back for the weekend (March 15-16) or any other Thursday or weekend. Thanks for your patience!

Royal Reward: Mercury in the Green River
2025-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Royal Reward: Mercury in the Green River 1 PM
Coal is what’s most associated with the Puget Group’s Green River Formation but a rather unique story exists between the layers. Join us as we explore the only metallic mine in area and dig into the unique story of the Royal Reward Mine.

Black Diamond's Water
2025-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Black Diamond’s Water 1 PM
The City of Black Diamond is fortunate to have water you can just about drink from a hose, but where does it come from? As with so many things, we have the amazing geology to thank. Our story dates 2.4 million years!

CLOSED FOR MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND MAY 10-11
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-11 | Washington
Closed for Mothers Day Weekend May 10-11. Open again on Thursday.

Volcano lab (for kids) 1 PM
2025-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Volcano Lab (for kids) 1 PM
SIGN UP REQUIRED. May is Volcano Hazard Awareness month! Join us as we learn the mechanisms that drive these fiery wonders of world. Stay after the presentation for a experiment perfect for kids and adults! Supported by 4Culture of King County.

Welsh Heritage Day Saturday June 7
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
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 p.m. The museum opens at 11 am so come early to tour. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. Admission free.

Black Diamond Cemetery Tour
2025-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Black Diamond Cemetery, 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, 98010, United States
Join us for a “haunting” tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! Noon to 1 pm. Free.

Enumclaw 4th of July Parade
2025-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Enumclaw Parade, 1623 Cole St, Enumclaw, WA, 98022, United States
Watch for our restored 1947 Ford Howard Cooper Fire Engine with driver Mike Androsko!

Ancient Floods of Black Diamond
2025-07-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Ancient Floods of Black Diamond 1 PM
When you think of ice age floods, we often think of Eastern Washington, but Western Washington experienced them just the same! Let’s visit the spots & learn about our ice age floods.

Black Diamond Cemetery Tour 11 am
2025-08-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Black Diamond Cemetery, 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, 98010, United States
Join us for a “haunting” tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! 11 am to noon. Free.

Agates, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Oh My!
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Rockhounding is an ever growing recreational activity in our area. Come learn the who, what, where, when & why! FREE AS ALWAYS! Children will get a free specimen!

Earthquake Lab (for kids) 1 -2 pm
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Registration Required
October is the Great Washington Shake Out! Come learn the mechanisms of these shaky wonders of world; AND a hands-on experiment! FREE as always. THANK YOU 4 Culture and Doors Open King County.

Black Diamond Cemetery Tour 1-2 pm CANCELED STORM
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond Cemetery, 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, 98010, United States
Join us for a “haunting” tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! 1pm to 2 pm. Free event.

The Kummer Bridge Story
2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
The Kummer Bridge was built in 1932-33. Bill Kombol will present its history, which should be fun given what is happening with bridges right now! Officially known as the Dan Evans, most locals still call it “The Kummer.”

End of the Coal Era
2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Coal mining started here in Black Diamond in 1882, but Washington coal mining will end in December with the closure of the Centralia plant. Come and learn about and honor this unique history.

Black Diamond - How It Came To Be!
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Join us for a musical and photographic presentation telling the unique history of Black Diamond. FREE with gratitude to 4Culture and Doors Open of King County.
