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 30th, open at 9 am.

Geology of Black Diamond

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

Join us as we go to back to the past! We'll explore the past 100 million years of geology and how events along the way set Black Diamond up for […]

Mining the Memories Book Signing

Authors Cory and Diane are coming to visit! This event will feature a special presentation about their work in developing the Mining the Memories Book and preserving our history.  They will also be available to autograph books. Please come and join us for an afternoon of great information, fun and treats!

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.

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  

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 […]

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 […]

Appalachian vs. Black Diamond Coal

Our own Zachary Pratt takes on Amber "Sun" Gorman of North Carolina and SNHU in a geology bout! Our special guest and Zach will have an open discussion about the similarities and differences of the Appalachians and Blue Ridge Mountains up against our hometown Cascade Range and Puget Group! As always, this presentation is free […]