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  • 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.

  • 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 Evans, most locals still call it "The Kummer."

  • 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 this unique history.

  • 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.

  • Hometown Christmas 2025 10 AM – 3 PM

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

    FREE for all kids!! Come and enjoy holiday fun. Activities include face painting, arts, a treasurer hunt, Smore's Station, hay wagon ride, visit Santa & MORE! All along Railroad Avenue.

  • Winter Closure December 14, 2025 – January, 7, 2026. Reopen Jan 8th

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

    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!

  • The Ghost’s Grave

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

    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.

  • Black Diamond Cemetery

    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 thanks to 4Culture of King County and Doors Open grant.