San Bernardino Asistencia

Established as an adjunct to Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, the Asistencia is often said to be part of a second, inland chain of missions. At the site is a museum, small chapel, and gatehouse

The current site was built in 1830 but was looted by attacking Indians in 1834; some Indian neophytes were also killed there that year. This basically was the end of the asistencia and it quickly passed into private hands. José de Carmen Lugo purchased the property in 1842.

It was sold to the Mormons in the early 1850s, was a school, and used as a furniture factory. In 1857 Dr. Benjamin Barton purchased the property. In 1925 the County of San Bernardino took over the property. Restoration was complete in 1937.

Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.