Agates, Fossils, Petrified Wood, Oh My!

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

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

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

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! […]

Model Train Show-Ravensdale

Gracie Hansen Community Center 27132 SE Ravensdale Way, Ravensdale, WA, 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

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

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

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

Black Diamond Historical Society Meeting & Elections. Museum open 11-3. Meeting & elections at 1 pm.

Black Diamond Cemetery Tour 1-2 pm

Black Diamond Cemetery 24431 Morgan Street, Black Diamond, United States

Join us for a "haunting" tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! 1pm to 2 pm. Free event.

The Kummer Bridge Story

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

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 […]

End of the Coal Era

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

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 […]

Black Diamond – How It Came To Be!

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

Join us for a musical and photographic presentation telling the unique history of Black Diamond.

Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday

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

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.