In 1927, a century after the first major wave of emigration, Manx Americans organised a homecoming visit to the Isle of Man. The homecoming marked a turning point in the relationship between the diaspora and the homeland, demonstrating that after a century of settlement in America the connection to the island remained strong. It was one of several organised homecoming visits that would continue through the twentieth century, including a major visit in 1952. The 1927 homecoming helped build the momentum that led to the founding of the North American Manx Association the following year.