Black Diamond Historical Society & Museum

Mount Rainier Story
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Black Diamond All School Reunion
2025-06-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 3rd Ave, Black Diamond, 98010, United States
Anyone who ever attended school in Black Diamond is welcome to join us for the annual fun. Join us for a fun day of memories. Refreshments & goodies provided for BD alum! Click to register: https://www.blackdiamondmuseum.org/events/bd-school-reunion/

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.

MAPLE VALLEY DAYS PARADE
2025-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Washington
Watch for our restored 1947 Ford Howard Cooper Fire Engine with driver Mike Androsko!

Enumclaw 4th of July Parade
2025-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Enumclaw Parade, 1623 Cole St, Enumclaw, WA, 98022, United States

Miners Day 2025
2025-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Washington
Join us July 12 for all-day fun. Click the link below to submit a vendor application form. Sign up before they are gone! An excellent opportunity to sell your wares or share your organizational information with our community.
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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.

Black Diamond Labor Day Celebration
2025-08-31 10:00 - 2025-09-01 16:00 | Washington
Join us for the annual Labor Day celebration in town. August 31 & Sept 1. More information can be found at https://www.blackdiamondlabordays.org/

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!

Italian Heritage Day
2025-10-11 11:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Join us and the Sons and Daughters of Italy of Black Diamond as we celebrate this proud heritage in our community. The Italians were among the first to settle here! Museum open 11-3. Program at 1 pm.

Model Train Show-Ravensdale
2025-10-18 08:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00 | Gracie Hansen Community Center, 27132 SE Ravensdale Way, Ravensdale, WA, 98051, United States
Lots to See and Do: Various scale exhibits are presented by model railroad clubs. The Black Diamond Historical Museum display depicts the mining and logging history of our local area.

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!

Membership Meeting-Elections
2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Black Diamond Historical Society Meeting & Elections. Museum open 11-3. Meeting & elections at 1 pm.

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.

Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
2025-11-27 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
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
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Washington
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

Hometown Christmas 2025 10 AM - 3 PM
2025-12-13 10:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
FREE for all kids!! Come and enjoy holiday fun. Activities include face painting, arts, a treasurer hunt, Smore’s Station, hay wagon ride, visit Santa & MORE! All along Railroad Avenue.

Winter Closure December 14, 2025 - January, 7, 2026. Reopen Jan 8th
2025-12-14 08:00 - 2026-01-06 17:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
We will be closed for a winter break from December 15, 2025, through January 7, 2026. We will reopen on Thursday, January 8, 2026. You can contact us during this time 360-886-2142; or email to museum@blackdiamondmuseum.org. Thank you!

The Ghost's Grave
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
KIDS! Come to the museum to get your free book. Read to learn about Willie’s adventures. Then join us at the museum for a fun, including a trip to the cemetery to find what Willie was looking for. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 TO PICK UP THE BOOK. Thanks 4Culture for the support.

How Whiskey Won Washington
2026-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Join us with author Becky Garrison. Washington has a mixed history with liquor. Efforts to ban or restrict it date back to 1854. Come and learn more fun facts! FREE with funding from Humanities Washington.
