An area resident who has appeared on a popular television show, competing for a weekly championship, is scheduled to make a presentation at an area village.
According to a news release, Arrow Rock State Historic Site invites the public to attend a special guest lecture at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 22.
Colton Kiso is a native of Saline County who has been blacksmithing since he was 10 years old. During special events, Kiso can be found at the John P. Site’s Gun Shop in Arrow Rock working on the forge. Kiso recently appeared on the History Channel series “Forged in Fire” and made it to the final round of the four-person competition, finishing in second place.
“I might not have won ‘Forged in Fire,’ but I learned so much as a bladesmith, and I have grown as a person doing this competition,” Kiso said.
Kiso will give a free presentation at the Arrow Rock State Historic Site visitor center. He will talk about his experience on “Forged in Fire” and blacksmithing.
For more information about the event, call the site office at (660) 837-3330.

Photo from Colton Kiso’s Facebook page.