Edith Tompkins

Edith (Smedley) Tompkins was interviewed on Sep 28, 2022. She and her husband, Elbert “Bert” Tompkins, moved from New Jersey to Groton, MA, in 1968.

Edie mentioned the history of her old house, details of the local schools and churches, and the 1972 (year important) Memorial Day parade.

Edie is pleased that there is so much more diversity in Groton now which makes her happy.

More details are available in her memoir ‘A Day of Remembrance’.

Edith started to teach music in Groton in 1972. She has taught at Groton Dunstable High School, Lawrence Academy, Country Day School, and many others. She directed the Christmas Concert for more than 45 years at the Union Congregational Church.

Edith and Bert Thompkins helped found the Groton Center for the Arts in 1973 and formed the ArtsNashoba to provide children with opportunities to explore, experience, enjoy, and fall in love with the Arts!