Black Diamond Museum

06/12/2026

Ever wonder what it's like to volunteer with us? It's not all historical photos and building mine displays, sometimes it's pulling a part of our wall down to rescue an unexpected house guest!

Little guy is fine, albeit not pleased! Thanks to Dennis and crew for helping the little guy out!

06/10/2026

It's happened again, we've been nominated for the Seattle Times "Best in the PNW Award". Winning it last year was truly an honor and if you like what we do, it'd be an honor for your vote again this year.

You now cast your vote once a day, every day, until June 26th

Vote once per day from June 8 through June 26.

06/08/2026

Did you forget something? We've got a couple things that were turned over to us that we'd love to get back to you!

06/07/2026

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate Black Diamond Heritage Day and our America 250 kickoff!

Rain, sun, and a passing boom of thunder or two placed no damper on us and seeing the community come together, from the incredible outfits to all the wonderful conversations sharing our local history, made all the planning and preparation completely worth it. The energy and support you brought to the museum's anniversary events were truly inspiring.

Whether your family has been here for generations or you just recently made this town your home, thank you for showing up and proving exactly why our community is so special.

Thank you for keeping the spirit of our town alive, and we can't wait to see you at our next presentation The Town of Franklin and at our next town party, Black Diamond Miner's Day! 🚂🌲✨

Thank you to all our friends who came out yesterday including:
Mountain View Fire and Rescue
Katie Garchar with East Bay Regional Park District and Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
Puget Sound Welsh Association
Black Diamond Restaurant & Bakery
Black Bear OutPost
Black Diamond Library
Feliks Banel, Cascade of History, and Space 101.1 FM
George Washington Speaks
Black Diamond Antiques & More
KeyBank
City of Black Diamond
Ten Trails
Black Diamond Green River Eagles #1490
Washington State: America's 250th
4Culture
Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, Mary Fell Stevenson Chapter
Black Diamond Elementary 4th and 5th grade choir
King County Council Member Regan Dunn
(I'm sure I missed some)

And of course, all the volunteers who put their time and effort into this wonderful day, with a special shout out to the ring leaders of Elaine Parks and Sherrie Evans.

06/06/2026

Today is the day we celebrate the rich history, vibrant community, and enduring spirit of our beautiful city! Come on out and join the festivities as we honor the traditions, stories, and people that make this place so special.

Black Diamond has always been a melting pot, and no matter if a family has been here since the start or just moved here, everyone is welcome in Black Diamond. Our diverse roots and shared sense of belonging are exactly what gives our community its strength and character!

Bring your friends, neighbors, and loved ones to enjoy the fun activities and wonderful company. Let’s make today a celebration to remember! 🚂🌲✨

06/03/2026

Among our already packed calendar preparing for HERITAGE DAY, we had a chance to come together today for a beloved tradition.

Every year, we are incredibly honored to welcome back Black Diamond School students from years past to visit, reminisce, and reconnect with old friends.

Today's reunion was made extra special by the talented 4th and 5th-grade choir from Black Diamond Elementary, who came down and put on a fantastic performance for us!

We were also treated to live music by Steve Isreal, who played three wonderful songs from his Echoes of the Mine CD.

A massive thank you to Jeannette and Nancy, who worked so hard to prepare and serve the food, and to all of our dedicated Museum volunteers. It was a truly super event!

If you've ever attended school here in Black Diamond, we look forward to seeing you next year!

06/02/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome some friends from the East Bay Regional Park District and the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve to celebrate with us this Saturday at HERITAGE DAY here in town! 🌲⛏️

Black Diamond, Washington owes its very name to a group of coal miners who moved here from California in the 1880s. The miners of the Black Diamond Coal Company left the town of Nortonville, traveled north, and built the historic town we love today. Without Nortonville, there is no Black Diamond!

They will be right here on Railroad Avenue to celebrate the Museum’s 50th Anniversary, witness the new coal mine exhibit ribbon cutting, and experience how we've carried their legacy of coal mining.

Come down to meet them, swap history stories, and welcome our California cousins to Washington!