Museums & History Events

Join us as we explore the immigrants of Scandinavians and their contributions to Black Diamond, Franklin and more! Admission always free.

Join us as we go back to learn about Virgil Bouge’s setting out to Tacoma Pass and discover any new paths the Green River may have led to. This assignment from January to April led to the route being selected for a major railroad path through the area and set up one more important link […]

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. They will also be available to autograph books. This is such an important part of what has been done to preserve the history of Black Diamond, Please come and join […]

Join us for the annual reunion. Anyone who ever attended school in Black Diamond is welcome to join us. Black Diamond Community Center. It is a great time to enjoy a lunch and visit with your school mates from years past. Because a meal is provided, registration is required. Each year over 80 folks typically […]

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. As always, the museum is open […]

Historic Railroad Avenue is closed for this annual event which will be July 13 this year. The street is always buzzing with lots of activity. 
The Black Diamond Historical Society or “Hysterical Society” puts on a great old-fashioned skit. Vendors line the street selling everything from antiques to crafts and much more. Local city, fire […]