Memory of Slavery as Material and Intangible Heritage: The Case of Valongo Wharf and the Passados Presentes Project

This paper is a reflection on the relationship between historical research and the public narrative that seeks to question the political meanings behind the presence of the slavery past at the present time based in two different experiences: the nomination and recognition of the Valongo Wharf as World Heritage by UNESCO and the development of the project of tourism of memory “Passados Presentes” (Pasts Presents) (www.passadospresentes.com.br).