Charting Stampede Pass

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

Join us to learn about Virgil Bouge's setting out to Tacoma Pass and discover new paths the Green River led to. This trip from January to April led to the route being selected for a major railroad path through the area setting up an important link between Washington and the eastern parts of the US.

Black Diamond Cemetery Clean Up Day

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

The City of Black Diamond needs volunteers to help in its annual cemetery cleanup day.  Please bring gloves, buckets, and garden tools. Water will be provided. Arrive at the fence on the north side of the cemetery at 10:00am. Contact Melanie Self, Public Works Adm. Asst. at (360) 851-4523 for more info.

Scandinavians in Coal Mining

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

Join us as we explore the immigrants of Scandinavians and their contributions to Black Diamond, Franklin and more!

Welsh Heritage Day

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 All School Reunion

Black Diamond Community Center 31605 3rd Ave, Black Diamond, United States

Click the title above for more info and to register.  Anyone who ever attended school in Black Diamond is welcome to join us for the annual fun. $25 per person. Register and Pay  

Miners Day

Join us July 13 for all-day fun. Click the title above 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.   Vendor Application Form.

Puppet Day for Kids

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

Register your kids for a fun day of puppet storytelling and puppet making. There are 2 sessions. Click Events, Kids Events and then Puppet Day for registration. The event is free but limited to 15 per session.

Black Diamond Labor Day Celebration

Join us for the annual Labor Day celebration in town More information can be found at https://www.blackdiamondlabordays.org/

Flood of the Valley

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

Click the title above for details. For thousands of years, the Green and White River met in the Kent/Auburn Valley where the rivers fought for supremacy. Through time, several attempts were made to corral the watery titans, until purposed dams were put into place, including the Howard Hanson.   The dams ended the flood danger […]

Nortonville Stories

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

Join us as we go back to where it all started! We revisit Black Diamond Washington's California roots as we go back in time long before our town was ever an idea As always, this presentation is free to attend!