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.

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 […]