Hometown Christmas

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 […]

Museum Closed for Winter Holidays – Reopens Jan 4th

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

We are closed from December 10 to January 3 to allow our volunteers to enjoy the time with their families. Please visit us again in 2024!

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 success in the modern day!   As always, our presentations are free to attend!

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.

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 […]

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!

Miners Day

Join us July 12 for all-day fun. Click the link below to submit a vendor application form. Sign up before they are gone! An excellent opportunity to sell your wares […]

Puppet Day for Kids

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! 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 […]