Black Diamond Historical Society & Museum

Welsh Heritage Day Saturday June 7
2025-06-07 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

The Legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act
2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Learn the impact of the 1882 Act that forbade the immigration of Chinese to America. The Chinese were instrumental in bringing the railroad to Black Diamond. Author Trish Hackett will share information from her book. FREE thanks to 4Culture and Arcadia Publishing & History Press.

The History of Ravensdale 1-2 pm
2026-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
COME LEARN ABOUT RAVENSDALE! Michael Brathovde, Ravensdale historian, will present the story of the history of our neighboring town. Join us for an excellent and informative session. FREE, thanks to 4Culture of King County.

Black Diamond All School Reunion
2026-06-03 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/

HERITAGE DAY
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Celebrate America’s 250th, our 50th, Welsh Heritage and a ribbon cutting for the new mine. A great community event with lots of fun activities for all. FREE as always. Thanks 4Culture.

MAPLE VALLEY DAYS PARADE
2026-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Washington

The Town of Franklin
2026-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Washington
Come learn about the history of Franklin, our neighborly “ghost” coal mining town. Zach Pratt will tell its storied and interesting past. FREE as always thanks to 4Culture and Doors Open.

Black Diamond Cemetery Tour 1-2 pm
2026-06-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-15 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 thanks to 4Culture of King County and Doors Open grant.

Miners Day 2026
2026-07-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Railroad Avenue, Black Diamond, 32267 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, WA, 98010, United States
Join us July 11 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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Washington State MUSEUM DAY
2026-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, Washington, 98010
Come visit us and celebrate the day. Be sure to see our new simulated mine and other new display. FREE as always with thanks to 4Culture of King County/Doors Open and the City of Black Diamond.
