The old train tracks in front of our museum have a restored caboose and coal car sitting on them. The museum is full of donated artifacts from Black Diamond and surrounding communities that pertain to a company owned coal mining town. There are many historical pictures and a simulated coal mine complete with electric engine and coal car. The Black Diamond original two man jail is located on our grounds as well as wash shed and fire station with hand fire pulled hose cart. Inside the museum you will find displays of a Doctors Office, Parlor, Kitchen, School Room, Barbershop, Candy Shop, Train dispatch office, Post Office within our General Store, Sewing Machines, Office Machines, Washing Machines, Automobile and Truck engines and Transmissions. We also have tools from the following industries: Coal Mining, Railroad, Lumber,Logging, Farming, and many household tools. Also on display are household items, radios, record palyers, period clothing, furniture and quilts. also there is a model company coal town complete with working mine equipment. Future displays will be a working Fire and Mine Accident Siren, and a possible Yard Locomotive.
The Black Diamond Historical Society has maintained the Black Diamond Museum since 1976 and is an all volunteer group.
Collections from Coal Mining, Company owned Town, Logging Industry, Railroad Industry, also see above for more details.
Black Diamond Cemetery, School, Military, Coal Mine Company, Railroad Company, Census Records.
Lectures in house as well as in local areas.
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: True