Events for June 25, 2024 - November 9, 2024

  • 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.

  • Ravensdale Community Meeting – Dec 4

    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

  • 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!

  • Geology of South King County

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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Fossils of Western Washington 1-2 pm

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

    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

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

    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

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

    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.