Black Diamond Historical Society & Museum

Geology of Black Diamond
2024-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 | WA
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.

Bells Across America
2024-09-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
The Mary Fell Stevenson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting “Bells Across America” in observance of Constitution Week. Join us at the museum beginning at 1 pm.

Appalachian vs. Black Diamond Coal
2024-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | WA
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 | WA
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 | WA
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 | WA
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 | WA
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 | WA
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.
