# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Royal Reward Mine: The Mercury Mine of the Green River
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Do you know where mercury comes from?

Many people don’t—and even fewer know it was once mined locally in the Green River Gorge area!

While coal usually takes center stage in our region’s history, the Royal Reward Mine tells a surprising and little-known story of mercury - also known as quicksilver - mining in our own backyard.

Join us as Zach Pratt teaches us about this fascinating chapter of local geology and history.

? Saturday, May 16, 2026
? Museum open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
? 1:00 p.m. presentation begins  

? Maple Valley Historical Society Museum
       22024 SE 248th St, Maple Valley

? Free admission - All visitors receive a free membership to the Maple Valley Historical Society in honor of America's 250th birthday!

? Did you know mercury was mined locally?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maple-valley/royal-reward-mine-the-mercury-mine-of-the-green-river/200029971570114
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Maple Valley
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 22024 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA, United States, Washington 98038
- **lat**: 47.38111
- **long**: -122.04704
- **full address**: 22024 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA, United States, Washington 98038

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Royal Reward Mine: The Mercury Mine of the Green River being held?
  - **A:** Royal Reward Mine: The Mercury Mine of the Green River takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 22024 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA, United States, Washington 98038.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Royal Reward Mine: The Mercury Mine of the Green River?
  - **A:** Royal Reward Mine: The Mercury Mine of the Green River is organized by Maple Valley Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Royal Reward Mine: The Mercury Mine of the Green River is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Maple Valley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Royal Reward Mine: The Mercury Mine of the Green River sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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