Appalachian vs. Black Diamond Coal
2024-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, 2026-04-18 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.

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

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!

Geology of South King County
2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
1-2 pm. Join geologist Zach Pratt to learn about the unique geology of our area and how coal played a big part in our history. FREE as always. Thanks to 4Culture and Doors Open-King County.

Bridges of White River 1-2 PM
2026-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Join presenter Bill Kombol as he tells the history of the railroad & highway connections between Enumclaw and Buckley and how solutions to river flooding shaped the hydrology of King and Pierce Counties.

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.

Fossils of Western Washington 1-2 pm
2026-04-04 13:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Fossils are fascinating! Geologist Zach Pratt will share how fossils give clues about ancient organisms that lived long ago in our area. FREE as always. Thanks 4-Culture Doors Open of King County.

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.
