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 […]

Hometown Christmas 2024

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

FREE for all kids!! Come and enjoy holiday fun. Our vintage 1947 Fire Engine will be on display. Activities include face painting, arts, a treasurer hunt, Smore's Station, hay wagon ride, music, King County Library fun, visit Santa, Frosty and our Elves. All along Railroad Avenue and in the museum 10 am to 3 pm.  AND.. visit […]