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. It is now officially known as the Dan Evans Green River Bridge, but often called the Highway 169 that connects Black Diamond and Enumclaw.  Most locals still call it "The Kummer."

Mount Rainier Story

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

Mount Rainier (Tahoma) 1 pm Our sentinel on the horizon stands as a testament to the areas unmatched beauty, but she hasn't always been the quiet snow capped peak we […]

Royal Reward: Mercury in the Green River

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

Royal Reward: Mercury in the Green River 1 PM Coal is what's most associated with the Puget Group's Green River Formation but a rather unique story exists between the layers. […]

Black Diamond’s Water

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

Black Diamond's Water 1 PM The City of Black Diamond is fortunate to have water you can just about drink from a hose, but where does it come from? As […]

Black Diamond Cemetery Tour

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

Join us for a "haunting" tour of the historic Black Diamond Cemetery! 11 AM-Noon. Free.

Volcano lab  (for kids) 1 PM

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

Volcano Lab  (for kids) 1 PM SIGN UP REQUIRED. May is Volcano Hazard Awareness month! Join us as we learn the mechanisms that drive these fiery wonders of world. Stay […]

Black Diamond All School Reunion

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

Anyone who ever attended school in Black Diamond is welcome to join us for the annual fun. Join us at the museum for a fun day of memories. Refreshments & […]

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 […]

Ancient Floods of Black Diamond 

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

Ancient Floods of Black Diamond 1 PM When you think of ice age floods, we often think of Eastern Washington, but Western Washington experienced them just the same! Our topography […]

Puppet Making Day for Kids

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

Come and listen to our very special “Puppet Lady” and then learn how to make your own puppet. Materials will be provided. Registration is Required. Go to Events, Kids Events […]