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 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