Events for December 4, 2025 - May 11, 2025

  • 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.

  • Black Diamond Cemetery Clean Up Day

    Black Diamond Cemetery 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, 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

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

    Join us as we explore the immigrants of Scandinavians and their contributions to Black Diamond, Franklin and more!

  • Puppet Making Day for Kids

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

    Click on the title above to view details, including a registration link. Come be with our “Puppet Lady” and learn how to make your own puppet. Materials will be provided. Register (required).

  • Puppet Day for Kids

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

    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

    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 […]

  • Model Railroad Show

    The annual Model Railroad Show at the Gracie Hanson Building, Ravensdale, WA  10am - 4 pm daily.

  • Come Celebrate With Us!

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

    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

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

    Learn how the floods affected our area. 1-2 pm at the museum. FREE! Zach Pratt presenting.

  • 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 love today. Her fiery story begins long ago and will continue after we're gone. Join us as we look into her story.